Support Worker

Real Care Agency Ltd; East Kilbride, Blantyre; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Free uniform

PVG

Store discounts

Job summary

Real Care Agency Ltd in East Kilbride is seeking caring individuals to support older people at home, enabling independence and comfort. You will help with daily tasks, meals, medication prompts, and companionship in a respectful, patient manner.

No formal qualifications are required; full training is provided. A basic English level is necessary, and driving is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications or previous care experience required.
• Must have acceptable standard of English.
• Driver is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to vulnerable older people in their own homes.
• Promote independence and choice for service users.
• Assist with washing, dressing, and toileting; prepare meals; prompt medication; help with light housework.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Working in the Care Sector offers security and a sense of achievement that cannot easily be found in other jobs. We provide care services to older vulnerable people who depend on our support to enable them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Some need help with washing and dressing , some need help with meals and medication and some just need companionship. You will assist with everyday tasks which most people do naturally. Our service users love their carers and our carers know that their support is valued and appreciated.

Job Description

You will be required to provide a high standard of care to vulnerable older people in their own homes and daily tasks will expect you to

• promote independence and choice
• ensure health and wellbeing
• follow SSSC code of practice and HRM policies and procedures
• assistant with washing, dressing and toilet
• prepare meals
• prompt medication
• assist with light housework tasks

Qualifications or experience are not required as we provide a free fully comprehensive assessment programme. All we look for, are people who genuinely care about the health and well being of others and give their best.

Why not let us show you how fantastic supporting others can be. We are actively seeking people who already know how rewarding working in the care sector can be as well as others keen on trying it for themselves.

We have full time and part time opportunities in areas of East Kilbride. We also have bank working opportunities for people who can commit to two weekends per month.

Whilst experience is not essential, you must have an acceptable standard of English. We prefer drivers with a car, however we can sometimes accommodate non drivers.

Main Work Pattern

Week 1

Monday Thursday Friday

Week 2

Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday

The Workdays of week 1 & week 2 are non-negotiable

You can choose from the following shift patterns:

• Early 7am till 2pm
• Late 4pm till 11pm
• Full Time 7am till 2pm & 4pm till 11pm

We offer the living wage of £13.45 per hour and a range of other benefits including mileage, free uniform, PVG and store discounts.